Blogging Tips

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A blog (short for web log) is an online journal where you can publish simply anything that you want to, such as personal updates, informative articles, news, short stories, and the likes. It is designed to be updated regularly so your readers may want to go back to your blog site and read your new entries.
You don’t need to be a professional writer to be able to do blogging. Anyone can blog, especially since there really are no formal rules when it comes to personal blogging. Unless you have a formal theme (such as news blog), the basic form of blog writing is freestyle or how you want to express yourself to your readers.

 Tips on blogging for a living from the MASTERS

From Anton Diaz
www.ourawesomeplanet.com

  • Create a blog site. "Basic blog sites are available on the Internet like Blogger.com, Livejournal, and Wordpress.com. You can pay as low as $10 a year for a domain if you want your own site, and there are also hosting plans for less than $10 a month."
  • Make your content unique. "Although it's easy to copy from other websites, viewers can spot similarities and call you on it. Also, having unique content and a unique style sets you apart from other blogs."
  • Be consistent. "You must maintain the quality of your work, because if you slack off, people will notice. Also, be very patient and cool when dealing with posters on your blog; some of them have very strong opinions on subjects you discuss, so staying calm and professional goes a long way."
From Abe Olandres
www.yugatech.com

  • The blog must have a theme. "It must be specific, so if you're into cars, it should be mostly about cars. Avoid unfocused stories because viewers can recognize venting and rambling and can get easily turned off."
  • Seek and stick to your niche. "There are many blogs out there, so coming up with specific content should be your focus. You must have a niche, an area of expertise to fill."
Patience is key. "Blogs can take months, even years, before they start making money because you have to establish your name first. It's only then that advertisers would start noticing you. So, to stay competitive, you have to be patient and keep on coming up with great content."

From: www.entrepreneur.com.ph
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